On the following day, the news of the Emperor of the Sun-Moon Empire being harmed also reached the ears of all sects and other empire emperors under Xu Tianran's control...
As the saying goes, a nation cannot be without its ruler for a single day!
With the identity of Crown Prince, Xu Tianran naturally gained the support of the other royal households...
After all, among all the sons of the Emperor of the Sun-Moon Empire, only Xu Tianran survived!
With no one to contest his claim to the throne, it could be said that his position as emperor was already set in stone!
At this moment, inside Xu Tianran's palace...
Bowing deeply, Xu Tianran looked at the man in front of him with a respectful face, "Master, everything has been arranged. I have already gained the support of all the Sun-Moon Empire's royal households, and the coronation ceremony can be held tomorrow!"
He had thought he would need to deal with some stubborn members of the royal household, but to his surprise, everything went smoothly...
After giving Xu Tianran a glance, Qian Yu said coldly, "Mm, I know. You may leave now."
"Yes, Master! Then this subordinate shall take his leave!" Xu Tianran respectfully spoke and then turned around to leave...
Juzi approached Qian Yu and carefully examined his body to see if he was injured...
While expressing her concern, she asked, "Qian Yu, did you get hurt in yesterday's fight with the Title Douluo?"
Qian Yu shook his head and took hold of Juzi's hands, calmly stating, "Although I wasn't injured, there was something unexpected that happened."
A hint of confusion appeared in Juzi's beautiful eyes, "Unexpected?"
Could it be that the Emperor of the Sun-Moon Empire still had some hidden cards?
Qian Yu gently twirled a strand of Juzi's black hair, explaining, "The Emperor of the Sun-Moon Empire himself is a level 94 Title Douluo, even a bit stronger than the Title Douluo who were guarding him!"
Juzi's eyes sparkled with brilliance. "So, you were fighting against two Title Douluo yesterday, Qian Yu?"
Qian Yu replied softly, "Mm!"
Then, with eyes full of hope, Juzi said, "Qian Yu, would you be able to stay in the Sun-Moon Empire then?"
She wanted Qian Yu to watch as she used her abilities to make the Sun-Moon Empire submit and then personally destroy the Xingluo Empire.
Qian Yu's lips tightened, and he answered calmly, "Juzi, I still have matters to attend to and must leave..."
Upon finishing his sentence, he released his Angel of Death Martial Soul, and his fourth soul ring lit up beneath his feet...
Fourth Soul Skill, Puppet Shadow!
In an instant, a clone that was the spitting image of Qian Yu appeared by his side...
Juzi's eyes shimmered with astonishment...
The clone in front of her had an aura and demeanor that were almost identical to Qian Yu's; it was impossible to distinguish the real from the clone with the naked eye or by sensing their Soul Power Aura!
Looking into Juzi's beautiful eyes, Qian Yu whispered, "This is my clone, which can hide in shadows and use up to seventy percent of my strength. It won't disappear unless its Soul Power is exhausted or it is destroyed..."
Before Qian Yu could finish, Juzi suddenly drew close, and her soft lips sealed his mouth...
"Mmm," Qian Yu's eyes first registered surprise, then slowly relaxed into acceptance...
After a while, their lips parted...
Juzi's eyes were slightly red, yet she revealed a gentle smile, "Qian Yu, go ahead. When you return, I should already have control of the Sun-Moon Empire!"
The iciness of Qian Yu's face melted a bit, and he smiled faintly, "Mm! Take care of yourself."
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After stealthily leaving the Sun-Moon Empire Imperial Palace, Qian Yu stopped in a forest, a chill flashing in his eyes...
In a cold voice, he said, "Come out!"
In an instant, before Qian Yu, five Soul Masters clad in black robes appeared before him…
The malicious aura emanating from their bodies was enough to identify them as evil Soul Masters!
The leader of the evil Soul Masters spoke with a hoarse voice, "Indeed, worthy of the one the Supreme Pontiff has taken a liking to, you are formidable!"
After a thorough sensation, Qian Yu's pupils shrank as he murmured to himself, "Two Soul Sages, three Hyper Douluos!"
The Holy Spirit Cult had actually sent out three guest elder level experts to look for him!
With his current capabilities, facing three Hyper Douluos would likely result in a pyrrhic victory!
Suppressing the emotions welling in his heart, Qian Yu looked at the five people with calm eyes and said coldly, "Sending three Hyper Douluos, the Holy Spirit Cult must hold me in high regard indeed!"
Another Holy Spirit Cult Worshipper spoke up, "Naturally, after all, you are the one specifically named by the Supreme Pontiff, we would be in a difficult position should we fail!"
Qian Yu's eyes narrowed as he instantaneously unleashed his Martial Soul…
One could see a gigantic Netherworld Angel, over a hundred meters in size, materializing behind him, with eight golden Soul Rings rising from beneath his feet…
Seeing that Qian Yu was about to make a move, the lead guest elder once again spoke without expression, "Our Holy Spirit Cult bears you no ill will, we are not here to fight you!"
"Besides, if we were to engage, you, with a Soul Power rank of only Soul Douluo, would stand no chance," said another guest elder with a cold voice.
And yet another guest elder said coldly, "We have come to sincerely invite you to join the Holy Spirit Cult!"
Qian Yu's gaze intensified as the light from his fourth soul ring lit up beneath his feet…
The Holy Spirit Cult Worshipper, having anticipated this moment, quickly produced a soul tool capable of recording sound…
He spoke in a hoarse voice, "You might want to listen to this before making your decision. We wouldn't wish to employ such methods to invite you."
Upon hearing this, Qian Yu couldn't help but frown, halting his actions…
Seeing his reaction, the corner of the Holy Spirit Cult Worshipper's mouth curiously lifted. He then injected Soul Power into the soul tool…
The next moment, a voice extremely familiar to Qian Yu emanated from the tool…
"Ah ah ah ah ah!"
It was unmistakably the voice of Tang Ya, filled with unmistakable despair…
Ice filled Qian Yu's eyes, and his palms slowly clenched tighter…
Yet before the words had come to an end, the soul tool's voice again broke through with a skin-crawling, shadowy tone…
"Tang Ya, don't be afraid. Once the transformation is complete, you will become the noble Blue Silver Saintess of our Holy Spirit Cult, and your strength will soar!"
"No… I don't want to, stay away from me… ah ah ah ah ah!!"
At this point, the soul tool in the hands of the Holy Spirit Cult Worshipper emitted a "bang!" and exploded...
Afterward, the Holy Spirit Cult Worshipper fixed his gaze on Qian Yu's darkened face and said with a hoarse tone, "Now, consider our proposal carefully, shall you?"
Another guest elder said coldly, "Qian Yu, think it over. By joining our Holy Spirit Cult, not only can you save this woman, but you can also obtain a dreadful power that will make others fear you!"
Taking a deep breath, Qian Yu spoke gravely, "What is your true purpose in wanting me to join the Holy Spirit Cult?"
The Holy Spirit Cult, a place that even Xuan Zi at level 98 and Mu En at level 99 couldn't completely eradicate, was certainly no trivial matter…
Seeing Qian Yu ask this question, the Holy Spirit Cult Worshipper knew that he no longer had the freedom to choose…
Then, he extended a hand that was nothing but white bone towards Qian Yu, "Of course, it is your abilities that have caught our eye, surely you know the feeling of being treated as an outcast at the academy, right?"
"Come, Qian Yu, join the Holy Spirit Cult; this is where you belong!"
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